I overhead the information that in the next few weeks, anyone who wants to read the Democrat and Chronicle online will have to pay.

Are we spoiled that we have always been able to read online free? Should it remain free? Someone said, pay for Internet, pay for news sites too?

Last month I visited a friend of mine in Indiana for a few days and she was online looking at some news.. While doing so I heard her say, ” oh I cannot read anymore because I don’t pay for online news” …I had no idea what she was talking about and had her explain.. That is crazy I said. You have to pay to read news online?

Now not more than 3-4 weeks later, here we are in the same boat.. It seems to be more common for other online news sites no? What are the thoughts from everyone? Will it effect all parts of the paper?

This coming Saturday, March 31st, from 12:00 – 3:00pm the Tinker Homestead will be decorated for a Victorian Easter Celebration. Museum volunteers will be on-hand to answer your questions. There is no admission charge; however, donations are accepted.

Hello everyone.. Did anyone notice what is going on at Target in Henrietta? There has been some remodeling in order to start selling groceries in their stores..They use to have some groceries inside Target and I use to pick up some items when I was there and needed to quickly grab a few things. I have not had the chance to stop in there in about a month or so.. Have you see what the inside looks like? Share with us..

Right now it is just Henrietta and Greece but the others will follow soon.. What do you guys think?

Hello everyone, Hope the week is going well.. I thought it would be great to begin sharing tips and tricks around the house. I might share these more regularly going forward with other items…So today we will share what you can do with Dryer sheets outside the dryer… Hope you give some of these a try. There are so may ways we can reuse and have multiple uses for items we use every day..

Keep bugs away: Tuck some in your picnic basket or under lawn furniture to repel bees from your juicy flesh and encourage them back to the flowers, where they belong. You can also rub a sheet directly on your bare skin to discourage would- be buggers from leaving their mark.

Keep your clothes fresh: tuck a few fabric-sheets in your drawers to keep that “˜just-washed’ smell happening for weeks. Throw one in your dirty clothes hamper to prevent any rampant, residual odors from escaping into your bedroom.

Freshen your home: Place (or tape) a dryer sheet on your HVAC vents to scent the air circulating through your home. You can even place one alongside your filter in your central heating unit to distribute the scent. Also works on ceiling fans, and on the back of box/portable fans.

Reduce static cling:Pat your self with a sheet to combat static on your clothes, stockings, and even long hair!

In your car: stash dryer sheets under your car seats and floor mats, and in your glove box and trunk for fresh scents as you travel.

In you vacuum cleaner: Place a dryer sheet in your vacuum bag or dust containment unit. As the hot air moves as you vacuum, you’ll bulk up your cleaning efforts. (Make sure this is in NO WAY a fire hazard)

In storage: tuck dryer sheets in your rarely used items such as luggage, camping gear, sports equipment, or specialty craft or kitchen items to prevent the inevitable smells of basements, attics, and garages.

The following is being passed along from the Pieters Family Life Center located just off Castle Road here in Henrietta. I hope you’ll consider supporting such a worthwhile cause.

DINE WITH RHINOS AT SALENA’S TO BENEFIT CHARITY SOCCER PROGRAM

On March 7 eating dinner at Salena’s Mexican Restaurant means more than just getting a meal – it’s a chance to meet members of the Rochester Rhinos professional soccer team and help a local soccer program for children with disabilities.

Twenty percent of the day’s sales will be donated to the G.O.A.L.S. program at the Pieters Family Life Center. Customers need only to present the coupon at bill time, which can be downloaded and printed from http://www.facebook.com/HeritageChristianServices.

The program – Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer – is starting its third season at Sahlen’s Stadium, thanks to a partnership between the Life Center and the Rhinos. Each year close to 100 athletes improve their soccer skills and their confidence by attending the clinics.

Salena’s is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located inside Village Gate Plaza at 302 N. Goodman St.

ABOUT THE PIETERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER

The Pieters Family Life Center is owned by Heritage Christian Services and is located at 1025 Commons Way in Henrietta. It is a 21,000-square-foot health and wellness facility that has been nationally recognized for serving as a model for inclusive programming for people with and without disabilities. In addition to offering therapy services, the center runs arts and cultural activities, sports and fitness classes, and social events in its Garden Café. It is open to the public. For more information, visit: www.pietersfamilylifecenter.org.

If you have an announcement or upcoming event for a non-profit or charity organization please feel free to contact me at jdavies529@gmail.com.

Jody Davies grew up in New York's north country and came to Henrietta as a student at RIT. She has lived in and around Henrietta for over 25 years. She and her husband have two children enrolled in RH schools where she is actively involved in the PTO and as a Girl Scout troop co-leader. When she's not running all over town with the kids, she enjoys sewing, kayaking, reading and marathon Scrabble games with her husband, Sean.